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Day trip from Geckoes Lodge: into the jungle & beyond

Scenic view of the Río Telire winding through banana plantations near Suretka, Costa Rica

Some adventures come with a guide. Others come with potholes, parrots, and a gas station made of wooden planks and good intentions. This one is the latter. If you’re staying at Geckoes Lodge and have your own wheels, here’s the perfect day trip from Geckoes Lodge: a loop drive through the soul of Talamanca. Bribrí, […]

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Playa Cocles just got World Famous!

Colourful surfboards lined up under palm trees on Playa Cocles beach, Costa Rica.

Turns out our favourite stretch of sand just got an ego boost — and frankly, we’re here for it. Playa Cocles has been named one of the 100 best beaches in the world, according to Corona (yes, the beer — not the thing that ruined your travel plans in 2020). And we’ve been fans since… […]

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Whitewater Rafting in Costa Rica

Whitewater Rafting in Costa Rica… Are you brave enough? Well I certainly didn’t think I was brave enough, but then I was told by my family that we were going whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River and that was it: No discussion. Okay, I admit it — I was scared. I had visions of me […]

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Puerto Viejo Christmas

A Puerto Viejo Christmas is not your traditional Christmas! If Christmas to you is a roaring log fire, snowy landscapes and mainly indoor activities then Puerto Viejo Christmas is going to feel very different — but in a good way! Palm Christmas Tree Puerto Viejo Christmas is of course tropical and so your Christmas tree […]

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